Leopardstown Race 2 - Kpmg Champions Juvenile Stakes (Group 2)
An interesting G2 contest featuring a rematch between two promising colts DELACROIX (2) and GREEN IMPACT (3). The first mentioned is trained by Aidan O'Brien' and looked in need of the experience when second on debut over course and distance finishing behind the latter who already had the benefit of a run. He duly got off the mark beating a subsequent winner over 1400m at the Curragh second up and with progress expected now back up to 1600m may reverse form while the other noted remains a juvenile with considerable potential and will not go down without a fight. It would be foolish to ignore the claims of the wide-margin Dundalk winning BERNARD SHAW (1). GREEN TRIANGLE (4) looks the least likely chance of the four.
Jockey: D P Mcdonogh
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At debut, 4th of 14 at Curragh on June 29 over 1408m, 5 len behind Hazdann with 59.5kg at $12. Second-up favourite; won by 9 len at Dundalk All Weather August 15 over 1609m defeating Nakatomi carrying 60.5kg at $1.50. Big claims.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 15/08/2024 | 47 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | W M Lordan | 60.5kg | 1:39.27 | - | 7 |
| 9.0L | $1.50 |
| 4/14 | 29/06/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | John R Velazquez | 59.5kg | 1:27.48 | - | 7 |
| 5.0L | $12.00 |
Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, 2nd of 8 at this track on July 25 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Green Impact carrying 60.5kg at $5. Second-up favourite; won by 1.75 len at Curragh August 10 over 1408m defeating Acapulco Bay with 60.5kg at $1.40. Key runner who is a great chance to measure up again.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 10/08/2024 | 16 | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | Ryan Moore | 60.5kg | 1:25.42 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $1.40 |
| 2/8 | 25/07/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | GY | Ryan Moore | 60.5kg | 1:43.72 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
Jockey: S Foley
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Raced two times to date. At debut, 2nd of 14 at Curragh on June 29 over 1408m, neck behind Hazdann with 59.5kg at $9. Second-up favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track July 25 over 1609m defeating Delacroix carrying 60.5kg at $2.40. Sure to be thereabouts again.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 25/07/2024 | 26 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | GY | Shane Foley | 60.5kg | 1:43.72 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.38 |
| 2/14 | 29/06/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | Shane Foley | 59.5kg | 1:27.48 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
Jockey: D Mcmonagle
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Returns from a 36-day let-up. Most recently 3rd in a small field at Tipperary in LR on August 9 over 1508m, 5 len behind January carrying 59.5kg at $3.80. The race before that didn't finish the race at Killarney July 17 over 1609m. Will need to do even more.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 09/08/2024 | 23 | LR OPEN 2 | $78,040.00 | Tipperary | 1508m | Good Firm | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 59.5kg | 1:35.09 | - | 2 |
| 5.0L | $3.75 |
| 99/10 | 17/07/2024 | 15 | 2 | $43,360.00 | Killarney | 1609m | Good | Wayne Hassett | 58.5kg | 1:43.12 | - | 6 |
| 99.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/13 | 02/07/2024 | 12 | SELL MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | Good | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 60.5kg | 1:31.53 | - | 6 |
| 4.3L | $1.53 |
| 3/13 | 20/06/2024 | 31 | SELL 2 | $52,030.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Declan McDonogh | 59.5kg | 1:29.63 | - | 12 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/12 | 20/05/2024 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $36,420.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | GY | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 60.5kg | 1:33.16 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |